Employment Law
Introduction
The Employment Practice Group comprises independent lawyers from diverse jurisdictions, united by a common goal: to provide unparalleled guidance and representation in all matters related to employment law.
From multinational corporations to small businesses, our Employment Practice Group caters to a wide array of clients, offering strategic advice and robust advocacy to address the complexities of the modern workplace. Despite being spread across different jurisdictions, our members come together periodically to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Whether you’re facing employment disputes, drafting employment contracts, or navigating compliance issues, the lawyers at the Employment Practice Group are able to deliver proactive, cross-border advice to clients, thanks to having task forces in different jurisdictions.
Goals
Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration: Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge exchange among members, despite being in different jurisdictions. This includes regular virtual meetings, sharing best practices, and discussing case studies to leverage the collective expertise of the group.
Cross-Jurisdictional Understanding: Enhancing members’ understanding of labour laws and regulations across different jurisdictions. Developing resources and conducting training sessions to ensure that all members are well-versed in the nuances of various legal frameworks, enabling them to provide comprehensive guidance to clients with cross-border interests.
Client-Centric Solutions: Striving to deliver client-centric solutions that are tailored to the specific legal landscapes of different jurisdictions. Developing a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs and objectives, and collaborating across borders to provide holistic legal advice that accounts for regulatory differences and maximizes value for clients.
Business Development and Networking: Actively engaging in business development activities and networking opportunities to expand the group’s reach and attract clients. This includes attending industry events, participating in professional associations, and leveraging digital platforms to showcase the group’s expertise.
Co-chair
Carla Martins Costa - Abreu & Marques (Portugal)
Born in 1974. Graduated from the International University of Lisbon in 1998. In 2003, she has joined Sapa Portugal, S.A., currently Hydro Building Systems Portugal (HBSPT), S.A., in which was the head of the Legal Department, from 2008 to 2018. In 2003, Post-Graduation in “Legal Sciences”, from Catholic University of Lisbon. From August 2001 to 2003, attended the “Droit Europeen” Seminar, from the University of Jurisprudence of Urbino (Italy), in partnership with the University of Paris I. In 2015, additional training in “Compliance, Intellectual Property, The Global “Antis”, Data Protection and Cyber Security”, by SIDLEY & AUSTIN, Law Firm, Chicago, USA. In 2018, further trading on the new “Data Protection Regulation – GDPR”, by AESE.
Languages: English and Spanish
Practice areas: Commercial and Corporate, Civil, Labor and Litigation Law
Co-chair
Andrea Corr - Blandy & Blandy (UK)
Andrea Corr is a senior solicitor in Blandy & Blandy’s Employment law team and primarily advises clients from the firm’s Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham offices, as well as remotely.
She advises employees and employers on a wide variety of employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance situations, settlement agreements and business immigration.
In her previous in-house roles, Andrea had first-hand experience of managing performance and disciplinary/grievance matters, as well as handling Employment Tribunal claims.
Prior to qualification as a solicitor, Andrea worked in a variety of senior HR roles, dealing with employee relations, restructures, redundancy and TUPE across large public and private sector organisations. This included complex disciplinary and grievance issues, including sexual harassment, victimisation and bullying. Andrea also dealt with large scale redundancy processes “on the ground”, within short timescales.
Immediately prior to retraining as a lawyer, she handled a large scale TUPE transfer to a joint venture company. In other projects, Andrea also conducted a ‘buy-out’ of terms and conditions, following a TUPE transfer, with associated “no fault” dismissals, settlement agreements and re-engagement.
Almost all of Andrea’s background has been in unionised environments and she has particular experience of dealing with staff consultative arrangements, trade union recognition, collective bargaining and trade union negotiations.
She actively participates in the firm’s annual programme of events, including an Employment law seminar and mock employment tribunal.
Andrea is recommended in the UK’s leading guides to law firms, The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
